Art Director

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Art Director

Company: Azek Company


Description: Description :Art DirectorThe AZEK CompanyCompany Overview: The AZEK Company ( ) is a $1+ Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 90% recycled material to primarily replace wood on the outside of homes. Since our highly successful IPO in June 2020 (NYSE: AZEK), we’ve diverted millions of pounds of waste from landfills and oceans annually as part of our mission to revolutionize the industry to create a more sustainable future. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, driving innovation and connecting us with customers and communities we serve.Position Summary: Reporting to the Creative Director and collaborating closely with the VP, Creative the Art Director will develop and execute compelling designs for print and digital media, ensuring brand consistency across marketing campaigns, product launches, and events. Collaborating with marketing, product management, and sales teams, they will create strategic visual solutions, manage scalable design systems, and oversee photography workflows from concept to post-production to deliver all work meeting quality standards, on time. The role includes mentoring junior designers and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design capabilities and efficiency (e.g. AI).Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute compelling design concepts, graphics, and layouts for print and digital media, ensuring brand consistency across marketing campaigns, product launches, social media, and promotional materials.

• Collaborate with marketing, product management, and sales teams to translate business objectives into engaging, strategic visual solutions that align with the brand’s voice and aesthetic.

• Implement and manage scalable design systems for consistent brand expression across multiple touchpoints.

• Conceptualize and design materials for trade shows, events, and high-impact presentations, focusing on both content and form.

• Provide art direction and mentorship to junior designers, ensuring high-quality deliverables that adhere to brand guidelines and formal design principles like typography and content hierarchy.

• Manage workflow of photography assets from concept to post-production, partnering with external vendors, providing detailed retouching mark-ups, overseeing final image tagging and upload ensuring all meet quality standards

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements (e.g. AI) to continuously evolve design capabilities and efficiency.

• Manage direct report(s) as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.

• 7+ years of senior graphic design experience, either in an agency or on the client side

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.

• Proven, expert typography and graphic design skills as evidenced in a portfolio of work

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in both B2B and B2C environments, tailoring designs to different audiences and marketing objectives, with aesthetic sensitivity for lifestyle brands and aspirational design.

• Proficiency in digital asset management and workflow tools, emphasizing efficiency, collaboration, and flexibility to adapt to evolving processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Experience managing 2+ direct reports

Salary:

Location: Chicago, IL

Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:13:17 GMT


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